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Column: Online classes are nothing new. It's time for universities to invest in making them better for students

"There was a lot of uncertainty at the start of the pandemic about how classes would be conducted and how professors would shift from their current teaching methods to a full-fledged online platform," columnist Varsha Gowda writes. "The system has come a long way since 2020, but there is still a lot of work that needs to be done to fully benefit students from online learning."


The Fall 2023 senior staff members of The Daily Gamecock pose for a picture outside of the University of South Carolina School of Journalism and Mass Communications on Nov. 5, 2023.

Letter from the editor: The team behind me

The Daily Gamecock's 2023 Editor-in-Chief Sydney Dunlap thanks her staff in her final letter in a print edition." It feels surreal that this will be the last time my signature will sit at the bottom of a page in a print edition. For a while, I’ve tried to think about what I wanted to write about, and I finally decided that it would be best to finish with what I’m proudest of — my team."


Column: Taylor Swift reclaiming her music is inspiring for all

Taylor Swift’s decision to re-record her first six albums has a memorable impact on Swifties and artists alike. While it is not uncommon for the music industry to gain ownership of an artist’s masters, her re-recordings make a bold statement about artists’ rights in the music industry. 


A photo illustration of a computer screen showing tabs open for Chatsonic and Blackboard Learn on Oct. 4, 2023. Chatsonic is an AI-powered chatbot developed to rival ChatGPT.

Column: USC's AI policy is unclear. And that's a problem

The absence of clear guidelines regarding AI use highlights the need for a cohesive, university-wide policy at the University of South Carolina. Establishing a comprehensive policy could enhance ethical and effective AI use among students and help them navigate an evolving academic landscape.


A cellphone picture of the streets of Italy during a clear spring day. Many students document their abroad experiences through pictures on their phones.

Column: Push yourself, study abroad

Studying abroad can be a difficult adjustment to anyone but how you approach the experience determines how worthwhile it will be to you. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone leads you to things you never could have imagined.